Tutorial - How to Make Pajama Pants

Beginning sewer project with wearable results

Pajama Pant Tutorial at Sew Jereli Blog

"Just before we get to the good stuff, I want to tell you the reasons why I think PJ pants are THE perfect beginners project for those who want to sew children's clothing, some of these even apply to starting out sewing adults clothing. And here are the reasons".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Yoga Mat Holder from a Scarf

Recycle idea that is beginner-friendly, cheap, and practical

Yoga Mat Holder Tutorial at Boun-SEE Blog

"If there's one thing that makes me feel like I'm contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle, it's by reusing and recycling items that I already have or have bought secondhand for new uses. One such project that was born from my recycling efforts is this DIY yoga mat strap".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spring Chick Garland

Cute and unique spring garland idea

Chick Garland Tutorial at BubbaChic Blog

"Spring is here finally! Its always a bittersweet time in Oklahoma - good because of the beautiful sights of buds on trees and warm spring days, but bad because of allergy-season hitting full-force and the threat of severe weather here in tornado alley.  Now it is time to take down my easter decor, I wanted to replace it with spring-looking items and whip up a spring garland. I knew immediately that the garland needed to comprise of those cute spring chicks. I remember loving these as a child".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Candy Guitar

Fun to make and looks great

Candy Guitar Tutorial at Amazing Edible Crafts Blog

"Father’s Day is all about Dad. Give him a really special gift to show him how much you care. Below you will find unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas.  If Dad plays the guitar or wants to learn how to play it, this candy guitar will be a great gift for him. The candy guitar can make a wonderful, personalized Birthday gift or Father’s Day gift" ....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sundress with Ruffles

Using pre-ruffled fabric cuts down on sewing time

Ruffle DressTutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"I've been staring at this fabric on my shelf and I swear it has been calling to me.  It seemed so sad and neglected that I decided it would be my next project...At first, I thought I would make a skirt with super wide elastic.  It is skirt week after all.  (Did you know I won readers choice, last year?  By a thread, no pun intended- well, maybe just a little pun...)  I didn't care for the way the fabric looked with white elastic and I was too lazy to make the trek to the fabric store.  So I made the next best thing...  a sundress".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Driftwood Fish

Make this great summer vacation craft

Driftwood Fish Tutorial at The Space Between Blog

"Who’s planning to spend some time at the beach this summer?  Would you believe it if I told you that we moved to Key West in January and I haven’t been to the beach once?  True story. That could have something to do with the fact that we moved here from a Caribbean island with the most beautiful water on earth.  Or, more accurately, that I’m not really the lay on the beach type … I’m more of a scour-the-beach-for-seaglass-and-driftwood girl so I can whip them into easy craft ideas".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Patterned Wire Ring

Recycle a bangle to make this unique ring

Ring Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"Have you seen patterned wire before? I have, in numerous ads of sites that flood my inbox everyday tempting me to work with them. Alas, I do not find them in India and its too expensive to import wire. Then one day, as I was getting ready to go to a wedding, I realised that something was pricking my hand. One of the metal bangles that I was wearing had come apart and was pinching my skin. You might wonder how this is possible...I wondered the same - I had never seen or heard of a metal bangle break before!! I removed it and kept looking at it for a few minutes and that when I realised that it was nothing but a strip of patterned wire, hence was flimsy and prone to breakage. So I did what any decent crafter would do - upcycle it :) I made a pretty pearl ring out of it and here is the process".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate Shoes with Flowers

One of a kind shoes for summertime

Shoe Tutorial at Make It Easy Crafts Blog

"Lately I’ve been seeing shoes that are all flowers and prints and they are selling for hundreds of dollars.  I figured why not up-cycle an old pair of flats with a cool new look.  All you need to do this is some Mod Podge decoupage glue (I used the exterior kind since I will be wearing them outside of course, but I think it would be fine to use the regular kind as well) and some flower print napkins".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Burlap Envelope

Use spray starch to prevent fraying

Envelope Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"Discover how easy it is to make a whimsical envelope using a strip of burlap, some felt, and a couple of buttons. I made this envelope to hold a gift card, but you can easily adjust the measurements to fit a large greeting card or just about any other flat item. I think maybe I am on a burlap and heart kick".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Round Tuit Mug Rug

This rug is double sided

Mug Rug Tutorial at Creating My Way to Success Blog

"I've been making a few mug rugs lately to practice my quilting. This one is the first I have designed myself - so I thought I'd share how I made it - in case you'd like your very own Round Tuit".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Girl's Dress with a Knit Belt

Geared for a confident beginner

Girl's Dress Tutorial at Blooms n Bugs Blog

"A couple of weeks ago I shared the Free Sewing Pattern for Knit A-Line Dress here. The dress I made turned out so comfy that my daughter chose to wear if often. So I used the pattern to make a different version of the same pattern.  This version was inspired by the T-Shirt Loop Dress that I saw a couple of years back on Me Sew Crazy. I loved how novel and stylish this design element was.  Particularly, in knit dresses these loops eliminate the waist belts ( that keep coming undone ever so often) and still lend some degree of fit. I had been wanting to try this in one of my projects and finally did. I love how this dress turned out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Curvy Pinwheel Quilt Block

For multiple blocks, you can cut strips from yardage

Curvy Pinwheel Tutorial at 13 Spools Blog

"I'm excited to bring you a tutorial for this really cute block! It's my take on the classic pinwheel block and finishes at 12" square. Don't let the curves scare you, they're pretty easy if you try. I just finished my baby quilt top with it today".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Strawberry Soap

Make your own soap

Strawberry Soap Tutorial at Wiki Talks Blog

"Swirls in the soap are one of the most popular ways to decorate a piece of soap. How many times you will make the soap from one recipe, each time the result will be a unique and unrepeatable. We told you how to make a fruit soap with swirls from normal soap base. The soap makers – beginners will hardly deal the manufacture of this soap, because they have to control the temperature of soap base constantly and to work very fast. But using a special soap base for a swirl, this soap so easy can make even beginners in soap-boiling".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pintucked Skirt

Top with a little bow and add a ruffled hem for a one of a kind skirt

Skirt Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"Take a rectangle of fabric, add elastic, a bow and a ruffle, and you have a twirly, girly skirt. Add some pintucks to the mix and you have a one of a kind skirt that nobody else will be wearing. This tutorial will show you how to make a gathered, pintucked skirt. You will need to take two measurements before you begin".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Prepare a Canvas Base

See part II of this tutorial here

Canvas Base Tutorial at Toucan Scraps Blog

"I painted some small canvases recently and my daughter, TJ, wanted to have a go too. So I taught her a few techniques and she wowed me with her creative ideas. I'm going to have to try some of those ideas out myself soon. I took step by step photos to share the techniques with you, and she is very happy to share her creative process with you too. She used Acrylic Paints on a 5x7 canvas".... Read more